About The Show
Showcasing the best talent in all genres of Christian music.
Host: Rebecca St. James, Matthew West, Lisa Kimmey
Date: April 22, 2009
City: Nashville, TN
The Nominees
Artist Of The Year
Song Of The Year
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Winner:
Brandon Heath, Jason Ingram Give Me Your Eyes - Francesca Battistelli, Tony Wood, Ian Eskelin I’m Letting Go
- Ben Fielding, Joel Houston Mighty to Save
- Natalie Grant I Will Not Be Moved
- Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio, Traditional Amazing Grace
- Chris Sligh, Clint Lagerberg, Tony Wood Empty Me
- Steven Curtis Chapman Cinderella
New Artist Of The Year
Male Vocalist Of The Year
Female Vocalist Of The Year
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Winner: Natalie Grant
- Sandi Patty
- Laura Story
- Mandisa
- Francesca Battistelli
- Karen Peck Gooch
- Brooke Fraser
Group Of The Year
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Winner: Casting Crowns
- Skillet
- Third Day
- Mercy Me
- Mary Mary
- David Crowder*Band
- Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Producer Of The Year
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Winner:
Bernie Herms - Jason Ingram, Rusty Varenkamp
- Wayne Haun
- Ian Eskelin
- Ed Cash
- Brown Bannister
Rap/hip Hop Recorded S! Ong
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Winner: KJ-52
Do Yo Thang
- Manafest So Beautiful
- Dooney “Da Priest Pull Your Pants Up
- Flame featuring Lecrae & John Reilly Joyful Noise
- Grits Beautfiul Morning
Rock/contemporary Recorded Song
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Winner: Needtobreathe
Washed By The Water
- Fireflight Unbreakable
- ck To OK Never Going Back To OK
- Group 1 Crew Keys To The Kingdom
- Decemberadio Find You Waiting
Pop/contemporary Recorded Song (
Southern Gospel Recorded Song
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Winner: Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Reason Enough
- The Hoppers Yahweh
- Booth Brothers Welcome To The Family
- The Mike LeFevre Quartet Big Mighty God
- Brian Free & Assurance I Believe God
Bluegrass Recorded Song
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Winner:
Jeff & Sheri Easter They’re Holding Up The Ladder - Kim Hopper What Will I Wear
- Triumphant Quartet The Old White Flag
- Janet Paschal I See A Crimson Stream
- Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver Help Is On The Way
Country Recorded Song
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Winner: Point Of Grace
I Wish
- Gaither Vocal Band Jesus And John Wayne
- George Strait I Saw God Today
- Living Waters Trio Good Side Of Goodbye
- Oak Ridge Boys Did I Make A Difference
Urban Recorded Song
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Winner: Mary Mary
Get Up
- J.R Not A Slave
- Damita No Looking Back
- Deitrick Haddon, Ruben Studdard, Mary Mary Love Him Like I Do
- Kirk Franklin Declaration
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song
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Winner:
TBA - Hezekiah Walker Souled Out
- Dorinda Clark-Cole Take It Back
- Regina Belle God Is Good
- Blind Boys of Alabama Free At Last
- Bishop Paul S. Morton & the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Mass Choir Cry Your Last Tear
- Lillie Kn! auls Deliverance
Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song
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Winner:
TBA - Take 6 Shall We Gather At The River
- CeCe Winans Waging War
- Jonathan Nelson My Name Is Victory
- LaRue Howard How Great Is Our God
- Martha Munizzi Favor Of God
- Alvin Slaughter Great Grace
Rap/hip Hop Album
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Winner: Group 1 Crew
Ordinary Dreamers
- Grits Reiterate
- Lecrae Rebel
- Dooney Pull Your Pants Up!
- Manafest Citizen Activ
Rock Album
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Winner: Decemberadio
Satisfied
- Kutless To Know That You’re Alive
- Travis Wyrick Southern Hospitality; Disciple
- Skillet Comatose Comes Alive
- Pillar For The Love Of The Game
Rock/contemporary Album
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Winner: Afters
Never Going Back to OK
- Rob Hawkins Unbreakable
- Stellar Kart Expect The Impossible
- Remedy Drive Daylight Is Coming
Pop/contemporary Album
Inspirational Album
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Winner: Laura Story
Great God Who Saves
- Sandi Patty Songs For The Journey
- Jadon Lavik Roots Run Deep
- Women of Faith Worship Team Infinite Grace
- Aaron & Amanda Crabb After The Rain
Southern Gospel Album
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Winner: Gaither Vocal Band
Lovin’ Life
- Booth Brothers Room For More
- HisSong On The Way Up
- Karen Peck & New River Ephesians One
- Kim Hopper I Just Wanted You To Know
Bluegrass Album
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Winner:
Jeff & Sheri Easter, Lewis Family, Easter Brothers We Are Family - Paul Williams & The Victory Trio What A Journey
- Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad Pickin’, Praisin’, & Singin’: Hymns From The Mountain
- Larry Sparks I Don’t Regret A Mile
- Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver Help Is On The Way
- Chigger Hill Boys & Terri Hymns From Chigger Hill
- Various Bluegrass Worship
Country Album
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Winner: Randy Travis
Around The Bend
- Crabb Revival Runaway Train
- Richie McDonald I Turn To You
- Bart Millard Hymned Again
- Living Waters Trio Home For Now
Urban Album
Traditional Gospel Album
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Winner: Blind Boys of Alabama
Down In New Orleans
- Dottie Peoples Do It!
- Bishop Paul S. Morton & the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Mass Choir Cry Your Last Tear
- Shirley Caesar After 40 Years... Still Sweeping Through the City
- Paul Porter A New Day
Contemporary Gospel Album
Instrumental Album
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Winner:
Prince Caspian Chronicles of Narnia - Stephen Petrunak Love Beyond All Measure
- Angella Christie The Breath of Life
- Barry D Born to Play
- Harold Rayford Always There
- LaDonna A Treasury of Hymns
Children's Music Album
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Winner:
Phoebe Ebensberger, Emily Ebensberger, Abbie Ebensberger, Joseph O’Brien, Timmy O’Brien, Mikey O’Brien, Abbie Chapman, Meghan O’Brien, Adelaide Bauer, Kristen Bauer, Karissa Selby, Emma Rose Williamson, Tyler Beiden, Garrett Williamson Absolute Modern Worship for Kids 4 - Hillsong Kids Tell The World
- Praise Baby Sleepytime Lullabies
- Jeff Sandstrom, Kurt Goebel, Stephen Leiweke, Jeremy Redmon Shout Praises Kids – I Am Free
- TJ McCloud All God’s Animals
Spanish Language Album
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Winner: Seventh Day Slumber
Rescatame
- Marcos Witt Sobrenatural
- Refrescate! Aline Barros
- Ingrid Rosario Mi Salvacion
- Del Corazon Alabanza Y Adoracion
- Malin Abriras Las Puertas
Special Event Album
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Winner:
Chris Tomlin, Charlie Hall, David Crowder*Band, Christy Nockels, Kristian Stanfill, Fee, Matt Redman; N! athan Nockels Passion: God of This City - Joel Auge, Leeland Mooring, Paul Baloche, Aaron Shust, Phil Wickham, Josh Reedy, Ayiesha Woods, Ian Eskelin, Mark Stuart, Vicky Beeching, Jared Anderson, Christy Johnson, Sean Loche, Aaron Boyd, Jason Roy, Wes Willis, Lincoln Brewster, Adam Agee Your Name
- The Charlie Daniels Band, Mac Powell, Alan Jackson, Patty Loveless, Ronnie Milsap, Ricky Skaggs & The Whites, Sara Evans, Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, Loretta Lynn, Vince Gill, Dierks Bentley, Carrie Underwood How Great Thou Art: Favorites from the Grand Ole Opry
- Gaither Vocal Band, Marty Stuart! & His F abulous Superlatives, The Grascals, Buddy Greene, The Isaacs, Gordon Mote, Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys, The Booth Brothers, George Jones, Wesley Pritchard, Reggie & Ladye Love Smith, Brittany All Country Bluegras! s Homecoming Volume One
- Brooks & Dunn, Mac Powell, Sara Evans, Alan Jackson, China Edelman, Patty Griffin, Brandon Heath, Gregory Page, Michael W. Smith, Melinda Doolittle, Roy Orbison, Brad Paisley, Josh Turner, Sierra Hull, John Cowan, Harry Stinson, Ronnie Bowman, Ronnie Billy: The Early Years Official Motion Picture Soundtrack
Christmas Album
Praise & Worship Album
Long Form Music Video
Musical
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Winner:
Sue C. Smith, Brentwood/Benson God Bless the USA - Don Cason, Karla Worley The Risen Christ
- David Moffitt, Sue C. Smith, Travis Cottrell Savior
- Gary Rhodes East to West
- Lari Goss, Rob Howard Child of Wonder
Youth/children's Musical
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Winner:
Wayne Haun, Shelby Haun, Joel Lindsey An Island Christmas by Wayne Haun - Celeste Clydesdale The Christmas County Spelling Bee
- Sue C. Smith, Simon Hawkins, Kris Crunk Lifesong
- Pam Andrews, Luke Gambill It’s a Wonder-Full Life
- Dave Clark, Jayme Thompson Angels We Have Heard
Choral Collection
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Winner:
Carol Cymbala I’ll Say Yes - Geron Davis, Christopher Phillips, Jukka Palonen Cradle That Rocked The World
- David Moffitt, Sue C. Smith, Travis Cottrell Glorious Day
- Landy Gardner, Joy Gardner, Christopher Phillips He Still Leads – Christ Church Choir
- Regi Stone Make a Joyful Noise
Worship Song
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Winner:
Michael W. Smith, Debbie Smith, Paul Baloche A New Hallelujah - Meredith Andrews You're Not Alone
- Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan Mighty To Save
- Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash Jesus Messiah
- Natalie Grant Breathe On Me